A 29-year-old miner of Wauna, Mabaruma, North West District (NWD) was fatally stabbed, allegedly by a co-worker, at some time between 03:00h and 04:00h on Wednesday.
The body of the miner in the area where he was stabbed to death
Regional Commander Himnauth Sawh has said a report was made via telephone to the Police at 05:50h on Wednesday about a “stabbing incident” that occurred at Reserve, Baramita, Region One (Barima-Waini). According to Commander Sawh, Police were also informed that the victim was seriously injured by the 21-year-old suspect, who is a co-worker from Moruca, NWD.
Police have said the men were reportedly imbibing alcohol at New Star Backdam in Baramita, and subsequently had a misunderstanding over a female acquaintance. However, they left together for their mining camp, but an argument again ensued, resulting in the suspect allegedly assaulting the victim and stabbing him with a knife.
According to Police, the suspect then related the situation to another mining camp worker, and left the area, claiming that he was going to the Police Station to report the matter.
On hearing of the tragedy, the camp worker rushed over to the camp, and in the checks that he made, he observed the victim lying motionless on the ground with what appeared to be a stab wound to his chest. He then reported the matter to the Police via telephone.
Ranks in the region were immediately deployed to the location, and began monitoring all likely escape routes in an effort to capture the suspect. At around 08:00h, the suspect was seen walking along a trail at Reserve, Baramita. That trail was not leading to the Police station.
Commander Sawh has said the suspect is presently in custody at Baramita Police Station, and is cooperating with the investigators. (G9)
